Press Releases

2024-04-25 > All chapters

European Chamber statement on the European Commission’s launch of a probe under its International Procurement Instrument into China’s procurement of medical devices

The European Chamber supports the end goal of this action, which is to ensure that European companies have the same access to China’s procurement market as Chinese companies enjoy in Europe.

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2024-03-20 > All chapters

European Chamber advocates for targeted and precise approach to risk management and economic security

This report details the different approaches adopted by the EU, China and the US for managing perceived threats to their respective economies, as well as the actions that European businesses are taking to build resilience into their China operations

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2020-12-30 > All chapters

European Chamber Stance on the Political Agreement of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes the news that a political agreement has been reached on the long-discussed Comprehensive Agreement on Investment.

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2020-12-03 > All chapters

European Chamber Celebrates 20 Years in China

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China held its 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 2nd December in Beijing.

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2020-11-06 > All chapters

European Chamber Stance on the Reoccurrence of Entry Suspensions of Returnees from Certain Countries

Restrictions were ratcheted up further when separate announcements were made in the UK, Belgium and the Philippines by the respective Chinese embassies, that foreign nationals from these countries would be completely barred from entering China.

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2020-11-03 > All chapters

European Chamber Stance on Further Restrictions on the Return of Legal Residents to China

On 30th October, multiple Chinese embassies across Europe published new requirements for foreign residents and Chinese nationals attempting to return to China.

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2020-11-02 > Shanghai

European Chamber Report Calls for Renewed Efforts to Improve Shanghai’s Business Environment in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The European Chamber released its fourth Shanghai Position Paper, which evaluates the local business and regulatory environments for foreign investment in the wake of the COVID-19 and makes recommendations to facilitate a swift economic recovery.

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2020-10-21 > South China

Stance on the Plan to Develop Shenzhen into a Demonstration Area of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics in the Next Five Years

The European Chamber is encouraged by certain measures under the plan that indicate a commitment to creating a market-orientated, international business environment, such as those aimed at strengthening intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.

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2020-10-12 > All chapters

European Chamber Stance on United Front Work In China’s Private Sector

Since the promulgation of the Opinions, the European business community has become concerned about the possible direct and indirect implications of the document and what they mean for predictability and business decision-making.

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